House of the Dragon season 1 episode 1
House of the Dragon is an adaptation of legendary fantasy novelist George RR Martin’s classic Fire & Blood, and it’s meant to be a throwback to the climax of HBO’s all-time blockbuster, Game of Thrones, which took place centuries ago. before the event. in the House of the Dragon.
Have these high standards been restored? Heirs of the Dragon” suggests that the answer is probably yes.
What Happened in House of the Dragon Season 1, Episode 1
In the year 101, the Emperor summoned a huge assembly to choose a new successor. Fourteen candidates were selected. However, only two candidates, Rhaenys Velaryon, princess, as well as Viserys Targaryen, prince, were strongly considered. Viserys Targaryen was finally chosen as heir.
According to the book House of the Dragon, King Viserys I Targaryen is now in his ninth year as ruler, which puts the year at 172 BC. AD (before the murder of the Mad King and the conception of his child, Daenerys Targaryen). Queen Emma receives a royal visit from Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen as well as Lady Alicent Hightower.
The next scene in House of the Dragon shows Princess Rhaenyra coming late to a conference, during which King Viserys I reveals that he expects his wife, Queen Emma, to deliver a boy. instead of a girl. When his niece Princess Rhaenyra warns that Prince Daemon Targaryen’s actions may be considered treason, Daemon ignores her. The bell rings and King Viserys orders his subjects to examine the stubborn wound on his behind.
Prince Daemon later reports to his troops that the city has been destroyed. And he plans to instill that fear of gold in King’s Landing soon. Then they launch a brutal assault on the inhabitants, dismembering them and even executing them. After hearing about the assaults, Prince Daemon intentionally criticizes Ser Otto Hightower, who served as the king’s hand.
Queen Emma dies giving birth
To kick off the festivities, King Viserys I announces that Queen Emma has given birth. During the competition, Prince Daemon chooses his mate, who appears to be Ser Otto Hightower’s eldest son. Queen Emma struggles to give birth as Lady Alison sends her warmest regards to Prince Daemon. King Viserys I have to decide if I should “leave it to the gods” or slice Queen Emma to save the baby.
King Viserys I informs his wife and the queen that they are about to deliver the newborn baby. Queen Emma cries in agony as he clutches her arm. Cutting between scenes from House of the Dragon, viewers see Queen Emma succumb to her injuries shortly after giving birth to a son, and then we see Criston Cole triumph in the games. However, it is revealed at her burial that her male heir only lived for a short time. Princess Rhaenyra is curious to know if her father was happy during the short period when he had a male heir.
Hightower visits the king to discuss a serious issue: the lack of a clear successor. They say the country will suffer if Daemon continues to rule unchallenged. Many wondered if the prince would try to assassinate the king for the succession. Afterwards, they talk about whether Rhaenyra holds any claim to the throne, and the latter eavesdrops on their conversation without them knowing.
House of the Dragon season 1, episode 1 ending
However, they are not the only ones who think they should rule; it looks like GOT has started again. After that, the hand of the king convinces Lady Alicent, his daughter, to pay a royal visit to her father in his private quarters. Lady Alicent follows her father’s instructions, though she has no idea what she should discuss with King Viserys I.
The next day, Hightower reported to King I that he had seen Prince Daemon rejoicing over the tragic deaths. Following the questioning of King Viserys I by Prince Daemon to find out if he really declared “heir of the day”, a heated exchange of words takes place between the two siblings.
Viserys explicitly told his brother that he would never succeed on the Iron Throne and demanded his leave. When it becomes clear that Prince Daemon must go, King Viserys I injures his arm while sitting on the throne.
King Viserys I reveals his plans for Princess Rhaenyra to succeed him as monarch in the final moments of House of the Dragon’s pilot chapter. However, there is more; he tells her of a little mystery: the last days of the world will begin with a horrible winter, or what some call A Song of Ice and Fire. King Viserys I confided in Princess Rhaenyra, telling her that she must keep a big secret.
